Monthly Archives: September 2007
Shopping for Safe Toys this Holiday Season
I don’t know about you, but I’m already thinking about the toys that I can buy for my little nieces this holiday season. I’m worried about the news ab…
I’m Thinking About My Friend, Bob Bruss
Bob Bruss passed away this week, on Wednesday. If you’re a regular reader of your local real estate section, you probably have read Bob’s work many ti…
Today On The Ilyce Glink Show
We’re talking about the economy today on the Ilyce Glink Show.
I find I’m confused why the stock market is at 13,895, nearly at its all-time high, wh…
Time To Refinance With Low Rates?
Mortgage refinancing is the first thing to do when the Federal Reserve lowers its rates, right? Mortgage rates often move in opposition to the Fed. Good credit and equity in property will help you qualify for a new mortgage but you should shop around and do the math first to find the best interest rate.
Ilyce Glink on WSB Radio – September 30, 2007
It’s the season of reunions. On the Ilyce Glink show today, Ilyce talked about her 25th reunion, which she went to last night, and then took calls from listeners who went to their 30th, 48th, and 50th reunions as well. We also took calls from Craig, who is trying to pay down debt and is wondering how that will affect his credit, and Gabriel, who is trying to figure out whether she should pump any more cash into her house. All that, and more, on today’s Ilyce Glink Show.
Noisy Condominium Neighbors Cause Problems
Noisy neighbors are causing problems for a condominium reader. Suing neighbors is one way to deal with a noisy neighbor but you may be able to come to an agreement with the condo association board for noise regulations.
Low Credit Score Means Higher Interest Rate
A low credit score will lead to challenges when trying to get a home loan. The interest rate will depend on what kind of credit you’re looking for. It’s also possibly that you won’t qualify for a loan with a credit score of 500.
Repair Credit Before Applying For Mortgage
Sometimes when you go through a divorce one partner lashes out at the other by running up credit card debt. If the credit cards are in both spouses’ names it can be a real problem. What can you do post-divorce if you want to buy a home? If you’re low on cash and your credit is bad, you should pay down down and raise your credit score in order to qualify for a mortgage.
How To Get Your Name Off Of Mortgage
A homeowner purchased a home with his fiance and they eventually broke up and is wondering if a quit claim deed will work. A quit claim deed will remove him from the title, but not from the mortgage. You cannot remove your name on the mortgage loan unless you sell the house or refinance the mortgage.
Details On The Baby Crib Recall
Here’s the www.cpsc.gov/cpscpub/prerel/prhtml07/07307.html link to the recall information from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
If you have a …
